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Ardo

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Ocean Corner Suite | Terrace/patio
Reception
Ocean Corner Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa

Room options

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Corner Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 73 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean King or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina Accessible King or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 73 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Marina King or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 73 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ardo Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE, Townsville, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Strand Park - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 9 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rice Laos & Thai Cuisine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones Irish Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zambrero Townsville - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ardo

Upscale hotel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a conference center at Ardo. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a facial, or a body treatment. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking and extended parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 132 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 39.95 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Changing table
  • High chair
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 39.95 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: AUD 20.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ardo Hotel
Ardo TOWNSVILLE
Ardo Hotel TOWNSVILLE

Frequently asked questions

Does Ardo have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Ardo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ardo?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ardo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ardo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ardo located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Cultural Centre Townsville and Museum of Tropical Queensland are also within 15 minutes.

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Ardo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 204 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Townsville lacks nice accommodation and this is just lovley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in Townsville for work and staying at Ardo's made the trip feel exceptional. Great restaurants for business dinners and nice walking spots for self care
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loxton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in easy access distance to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Loved everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the ville
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great one night stay, wish we could have stayed longer. Clean, comfortable, peaceful will definitely be staying again
View from our room
Pool
Rooftop Bar
Delicious cocktails
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Van

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

This hotel is incredible. Rooms are beautiful with amazing views of the ocean. Beds are so comfortable Amour restaurant food was awesome. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rico Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, didn’t need to get in the car, plenty of dining options and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and comfortable stay with lovely balconies, which was my main reason to stay at the Hotel. We were on a dive trip and the transportation was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff and accommodation was wonderful. Sound-proof walls was great during the storms. Worth the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with a very comfy bed and pillows. Easy walk to the casino next door for entertainment and restaurants. A must is a visit to the rooftop and pool area!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Book in and booking out was easy friendly and quick. A great location and all staff and amenities were first class. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loxton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, excellent service and comfort with amazing magnetic island views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice new building in the last year or so. Clean with a comfortable bed. Nice to be able to use the pools in the 2 properties side by side. 10 minute walk to the Magnetic Island passenger ferry. Very comfortable for our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop bar has wonderful panoramic views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. A very comfortable and spacious room. Terrific bathroom/shower. Fabulous ocean views from our balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taimoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, such a great asset for Townsville
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place I have stayed in Townsville!

Best place I have stayed inTownsville!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024